10 Causes of a Sore Tongue
Cause #4: Oral Thrush
Oral thrush or oral candidiasis is candidiasis that affects the mouth. It is due to the yeast or fungal infection of the Candida species. Candida albicans is the commonest organism involved in this condition. About 50 percent of the global population carry this organism as part of the normal component in the oral microbiota.
Carriers are not considered to have the disease unless it becomes pathogenic. Most cases are painless but there are also some patients who have reported experiencing a burning sensation or sore tongue. This is more likely to be atrophic candidiasis where possible symptoms include the mouth feeling scalded by a hot liquid, metallic or bitter taste in the mouth, dysphagia, and hoarseness of the voice.
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